1. to fit together closely without gaps or overlaps, like tiles in a repeating pattern
Usage: mathematics; art

Examples

• The artist tessellates hexagonal shapes to create a honeycomb pattern.
• This geometric design tessellates perfectly across the entire surface.
• The bathroom floor tessellates with square and octagonal tiles.
• In nature, snake skin tessellates in overlapping scales.
• The computer program tessellates triangles to form complex 3D models.
• Islamic art often tessellates intricate star patterns.
• The puzzle pieces tessellate to form a complete picture.